News

May 1, 2026

Brooklyn is gaining momentum as a standout coworking market, reflecting broader national growth as flexible workspace continues to expand across the U.S. Demand for coworking is rising steadily, with thousands of new locations added and the sector now representing a growing share of overall office inventory. This shift highlights how coworking is evolving from a niche offering into a core component of modern work, with urban neighborhoods like Brooklyn benefiting from increased adoption and local demand.

April 29, 2026

Tokyo’s flexible workspace sector is regaining momentum in 2025, fueled by strong corporate demand for higher quality, flexible office solutions and limited availability of prime space. Tight vacancy rates and rising rents are pushing occupiers toward coworking and flex operators as companies prioritize agility and upgraded workplace experiences. The rebound reinforces coworking’s role as essential infrastructure in dense, high-demand markets where traditional office supply cannot keep pace.

April 2, 2026

As mixed-use live-work-play developments continue to expand across the country, coworking spaces are becoming an increasingly natural fit within these communities, with the number of flex offices inside such buildings growing 60% between 2022 and 2026. The surge reflects broader shifts in how Americans work, as more than 21 million people now work fully or partially remotely and companies increasingly turn to flexible office solutions rather than traditional long-term leases. Cities like New York, Seattle, and Chicago are leading the way in integrating coworking into mixed-use developments, signaling a growing alignment between where people live and where they choose to work.

March 26, 2026

Convene Hospitality Group has secured $230 million in new capital to accelerate global expansion and invest in technology, new locations, and acquisitions.
The move reinforces a growing trend where hospitality driven meeting and event platforms are scaling alongside coworking to capture enterprise demand for flexible space.
For coworking operators, this signals increasing competition from well funded players blending workspace, events, and experience driven environments at scale.

March 23, 2026

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently issued a request for information to secure flexible workspace for over 300 employees across nearly 100 cities nationwide. The agency is looking for private offices and workstations with standard amenities like Wi-Fi and printing on 12-month leases. It remains unclear if the agency intends to utilize traditional shared environments or requires dedicated facilities to avoid operational conflicts with other tenants.

March 19, 2026

Coworking is rapidly evolving into a core part of the U.S. office market, with locations growing by 15 percent and more than 22 million square feet added in the past year alone. Expansion is being driven by both major metros and emerging regional markets, signaling that flexible workspace is no longer an alternative but essential infrastructure. As coworking continues to scale, operators have a clear opportunity to capture demand by meeting the needs of a hybrid workforce and growing local communities.

March 18, 2026

Industrious is expanding its global footprint by planning to develop what could become the world’s largest coworking space, signaling continued confidence in demand for flexible workspace. The move highlights how enterprise clients and hybrid work trends are driving operators to think bigger and more strategically about scale. As coworking matures, projects like this reinforce its role as core infrastructure for the future of work rather than a niche alternative.

March 4, 2026

Convene Hospitality Group has acquired the coworking brand NeueHouse following its bankruptcy, taking ownership of the brand and continuing operations at the Madison Square location in New York. The move highlights the growing overlap between hospitality and coworking as operators blend workspace, events, and cultural programming to create more experiential work environments. As coworking evolves, hospitality-driven operators are increasingly stepping in to preserve and reimagine premium community-focused workspace brands.

March 4, 2026

Private equity firm New State Capital Partners has acquired Vast Coworking Group, a major franchisor behind brands including Venture X, Office Evolution, and Intelligent Office. The deal signals continued investor confidence in the growth of coworking and flexible workspace models as businesses adopt hybrid work. With hundreds of locations and a global network of members, Vast is positioned to expand its coworking footprint and support operators through franchising and shared services.